Witch, I'm really not an ancient god of the deep sea!

Chapter 233 The Mysterious Merchant Who Drops Gold Coins
Black waterproof leather boots slowly stepped across the doorway of the practice room.

"Hello, guest!"

The blonde woman in front of him took off her hat, placed it in front of her chest, and bowed slightly in greeting.

With each breath, Chen Qi scanned the other person from top to bottom.

The other person was dressed in the standard Bloodblade Pirate Crew uniform, with a standard golden ponytail, a white shirt and loose red pants, and a curved sword at his waist, making him look very upright.

In the morning, one can vaguely notice lines of spiritual energy on the lower jaw, like stitches.

The mask disguised him as a human skin, while the opponent's spiritual energy field resembled a tall tree, indicating it was the spiritual energy field of a third-tier transcendent being.

Who exactly is the other party? Chen Qi wondered to himself.

He is currently on the Bloodblade, one of the Bloodblade Pirates' flagships, near Red Maple Island.

Meanwhile, the main ship was filled with patrolling crew members, as well as many powerful third-tier superhumans.

For an ordinary Tier 3 transcendent being, breaking into this place is no less difficult than running naked through a busy street without anyone noticing.

In other words, the other party is either an insider of the Bloodblade Pirate Crew or a superhuman with extremely strong stealth abilities.

Or perhaps both... The touch of the lingering fire at dawn stirred slightly.

If the other side is friendly, the easiest way is to first enter Red Maple Island, then board the Bloodblade, and finally sneak here while the guards aren't looking.

At that moment, the blonde woman revealed her pearly white teeth and spoke:

"Guest, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am a merchant, and my purpose in coming here is to sell some interesting information!"

And this only requires a friendly price of 100,000 shell coins!

A merchant, a superhuman from the Beggars' Sect? Chen Qi's expression remained unchanged, his emotions exceptionally stable, as he slowly spoke:

"100,000 shells is too expensive, Miss Merchant."

Chen Qi looked directly at the other person:

"If I beat you to a pulp, can I get my first job for free?"

"Oh ho? You're going to beat me to a pulp?"

The blonde woman tilted her head slightly upward, a gentle smile playing on her lips, forming a curve that was both disdainful and slightly playful.

"You may have fooled others, but you can't fool a professional intelligence broker, Black Hunter. You have some skills, but don't be too arrogant!"
On this vast ocean, you're not the only one with legendary tales! Although you have a closer relationship with the witch, that doesn't mean your strength is the same as hers.

Their intuition is enough to discern my rank, and in their eyes, I am merely an appendage of the witch.

Considering his appearance, his worship of witches, and his good relationship with the Bloodblade Pirates... Chen Qi pondered, and soon an answer came to mind.

Ice Demon Pirates!
Moreover, the information broker, plus the starting point for selling things...

The other party is most likely the second-in-command of the Ice Demon Pirate Crew, the traveling merchant Da Jinli.

An arrogant person who quickly backs down... Chen Qi didn't hesitate and directly exposed the other party's identity:

“Jin Li of the Ice Demon Pirates, I know you, that’s why I wanted to give it a try.”

"This……"

Jin Li was clearly taken aback. As an information broker, she was actually identified by the other party in just one meeting.

Moreover, the other party still dared to fight her even after knowing her identity!
Jin Li, an extraordinary person who adheres to the principles of the Shell and the Lamp and travels everywhere, has been injured, died, and lost, but she has never backed down!

Jin Li silently took a step forward and gestured for him to proceed.

"Sure, if you can beat me, I can give you a piece of information worth 100,000 shell coins for free! But in return, if you lose, you have to give me 100,000 shell coins!"

With a hissing sound, Jin Li's spiritual energy field suddenly expanded, from a three-meter-tall sapling to a five-meter-tall tree in an instant!
Chen Qi formed a punching motion, recalling information about the extraordinary individual.

If the leader of the Ice Demon Pirate Crew is the Ditto Pal, who works diligently every day, then the big merchant Jinli is Pal's opposite, a typical swindler and conman.

Jin Li, a fourth-tier legendary figure, a traveling merchant, and the Lantern Bearer, is a very special legendary figure.

He has many nicknames: Mysterious Merchant, Super Swindler, Lifeline, Easiest Legend to Kill, King of Gold Coins, Female Merchant, King of the Heart...

Its combat strength is not strong among fourth-tier fighters, but it possesses an extremely powerful ability:

苟！
Its traveling merchant has three amazing skills. First, the Traveling Merchant's Journey, which allows Jinli to randomly teleport to places with "good business" within a huge range. At the same time, this skill can even ignore spatial limitations.

Therefore, in many dangerous rifts, one can see Jinli suddenly appear, breaking through the rift's level restrictions, carrying a large backpack, and selling equipment and items to the adventurers in the rift.

Therefore, in player forums, Jin Li is also known as the most powerful mysterious merchant.

Of course, as the king of swindling and deception, his price is at least five times the original price of the item!
Second, Super Currency. This is an ability common to high-level extraordinary individuals. Simply put, it means that you can obtain special currency by completing tasks, and then enter a special shop to exchange it for special goods.

This shop has all sorts of props.

If the superhuman also possesses special dice items, they may even be able to directly purchase a Tier 4 Legendary class card from the shop.

Third, the super adventurer, who can create a clone for travel at the cost of 'reducing their own strength' and 'a large amount of gold coins', while setting up a resurrection point.

Once the clone dies, the superhuman is immediately resurrected back to the original point.

This ability means that the superhuman can be reckless and courageous when taking risks, and can make all sorts of bold attempts!
As a legend, even if she "reduces her own strength", Jin Li still possesses considerable strength at the third tier.

Of course, as everyone knows, many mysterious businessmen are easy targets for beating up!

Jin Li was no exception.

If you defeat Jinli in the rift, as a special type of superhuman, Jinli will let out a mournful cry and drop millions of shell coins! She will also drop a random high-value item!
Therefore, Chen Qi actually had a little bit of research on how to kill Jin Li.

Having only killed a few hundred times, with my current strength, defeating Jin Li in front of me shouldn't be a big problem... The eight tentacles behind Chen Qi twisted and became incredibly firm again, then formed a bent fist.

Jin Li, having her identity exposed, stopped acting and sarcastically remarked:

"Little black hunter! Today, I'll show you what a true master is! I'll make the witch realize that I am her greatest ally in the future!"

boom!
Jin Li clenched her five steel-like fingers into a fist.

Then, with a whooshing sound, Jin Li's figure flashed past and charged forward!

Powerful Steel Wind Fist!
boom!
Chen Qi did not dodge, but directly bent his arm to block, and a powerful dark energy wrapped around his arm.

Although he has not yet mastered steel energy, his energy can be materialized and, combined with his knowledge of the Shadow Armor, he can already form a powerful defense!

Jin Li's Steel Wind Fist has speed, but lacks power!
boom!
The Steel Wind Fist felt like striking a hard rock.

"That's it?"

Chen Qi made a mocking remark.

You will pay the price!

Jin Li's lips curled into a smile, and she immediately took a step back.

"So, what's the second move?"

Immediately afterwards, Jin Li opened her hands, and two small mouths full of gold teeth appeared in her hands, opening and closing continuously.

Backpack card transplant surgery. Hand and mouth, a major surgery worth over five million coins.

Simply put, it involves using one's own physical body as a storage space for backpack cards and connecting it with consciousness to achieve the simplest form of 'object manifestation'.

Immediately afterwards, a large number of banknotes with a face value of one thousand yuan were spat out of the small mouth.

Then, Jinli opened her arms, grabbed a large number of shell coins, and stuffed them into her mouth.

Like drinking water, a large number of shell coins were quickly absorbed into Jin Li's body.

"100,000 Shells! Body Enhancement. Unleash!"

The divine skill of a third-tier shell connoisseur: Money Conversion! It transforms the universally accepted currency in society into one's own power!
With a booming sound, a large number of money symbols appeared on Jin Li's body, and her strength and speed increased by fifty percent in an instant.

In the next instant, Jin Li suddenly flashed, dashing behind Chen Qi and throwing a punch:
"50,000 shell coins! Gold coin punch!"

Flank them!

The glint of money emanated from Jin Li's fist!
Jin Li's lips curled up, but she suddenly discovered that the lingering touch of fire on Chen Qi's back could also be used for defense!

call out!
A semi-illusory tentacle suddenly wrapped around Jin Li's small fist, using its strength to withstand the attack.

"!!!" Jin Li was stunned. Her flanking maneuver was completely useless.

This person has a lot of hands on him!

boom! boom!
Without hesitation, Chen Qi expressionlessly used the tentacles on his back to throw two punches, striking Jin Li hard in the abdomen.

"puff--"

Jin Li's abdomen instantly caved in, and she involuntarily spat out a mouthful of thick blood.

"Hunter, you have a little bit of skill..."

Jin Li, unable to bear it any longer, gritted her bloodied teeth and said sharply:

"500,000 coins! Boxing King - Breathless Meteor Fist!"

In that instant, a large number of ten-thousand-yuan shell coins appeared in Jin Li's palm, and then she quickly stuffed these shell coins into her mouth and swallowed them!
In the next instant! Numerous money runes appeared on Jin Li's body, and her entire body, like a balloon, rapidly grew from 1.7 meters to 2 meters! Her muscles also expanded dramatically!
Meteor Fist Without Breathing! It's Jin Li's signature move!
Simply put, it involves maximizing the speed of both fists and unleashing hundreds of punches in the blink of an eye! It's a terrifyingly fast, accurate, and ruthless move!
Even a third-tier Blade Aspect Transcendent would find it difficult to withstand this attack!
"Kid! Let me show you the unparalleled power of money!!"

Jin Li failed in two consecutive moves and was already furious!

In an instant, Jin Li's fists moved with lightning speed, unleashing hundreds of punches!
Huff... Chen Qi didn't hesitate, circulating his spiritual power and using the remaining fire hand hidden under his clothes!
boom! boom! boom! boom! boom!
Neither of them dodged or flinched, exchanging punches head-on!

"Fist to fists with me? Kid?" Jin Li suddenly quickened her punches.

boom!
In the next instant, to Jin Li's surprise, a fist suddenly punched her in the face, knocking out her front tooth.

Her mask was knocked off in that instant, revealing blue eyes and golden twin tails!

why!
Why was my fast punch blocked?!
Jin Li was stunned for a moment.

The agility of a second-tier superhuman can actually surpass her moves worth 500,000 coins!
This move is worth as much as 500,000!

Chen Qi kept throwing punches with a blank expression on his face.

His agility was indeed no match for Jin Li's jab.

But he has many hands!

After a brief practice session, Chen Qi had already mastered the Hand of Ember, opening two burning arms.

In addition to the eight tentacles of the Ember Touch, there were also his own two hands.

He had a full twelve hands!

No matter how fast you practice with your two hands, can you beat me with twelve hands?

Just like the strategy guide, the opponent's moves, which cost 500,000, were useless except for the speed of the punches... Chen Qi no longer hesitated and exhaled a breath of bright red gas.

Blade Breathing Technique!
boom! boom! boom! boom! boom!
Hundreds of fists slammed into Jin Li's body, leaving several bright red craters in her flesh.

Jinli's white tunic was quickly stained bright red.

"it's over!"

After the opponent was airborne, Chen Qi used his right hand and an Ember Touch to grab the opponent's right calf, as if grasping a rag of control—

Then, he slammed it down!
Bang! With a crack appearing in the ground, Jin Li stared blankly at the ceiling.

"what……"

This series of battles lasted no more than ten seconds.

I lost, and I lost 650,000 coins... A sharp pain shot through Jin Li's head, and her body felt like it was breaking.

Although she couldn't defeat many powerful Tier 3 superhumans, she never imagined that one day she would be defeated by a Tier 2 superhuman!
If the fighting continues, her body will explode and turn into one million coins!

Is this Miss Witch's person...? Jin Li dragged her half-crippled body and struggled to her feet.

Jin Li put on her round-framed glasses, tore off her outer clothes, revealing her most common attire.

She had pigtails, wore gold-rimmed round glasses, and a coat with many belts.

A cunning businessman dressed in pigtails.

It felt good... Chen Qi felt the lingering warmth of his fist and the burning sensation inside his body.

Jin Li's current form already possesses the strength of a third-tier being.

His ability to achieve this proves that he is now fully qualified to fight against a third-tier transcendent.

"I've had my fill of fighting..." Chen Qi slowly dissipated the lingering flames and all the strength in his body, and asked:
"So, Mr. Jinli, do you have any important intelligence?"

Jin Li spat out a mouthful of blood, staring defiantly at Chen Qi.

Although she was dissatisfied, as a superhuman being, she still maintained the integrity she was expected to have.

Jin Li spat out a mouthful of blood-stained teeth:
"I have important news about the Black Whale Gang and Miss Witch!"

"The witch is injured. They told me that this information can only be given to you!"

The Ice Demon Pirate Crew, as a pirate crew that pursues the ruins of witches, has many people who have an innate affinity for witches.

For example, Jin Li in front of us...

Chen Qi vaguely remembered that the wealthy merchant Jin Li was a die-hard fan of witches.

Apart from their leader, Palu, there are hardly any normal people in the Ice Demon Pirate Crew.

Therefore, Chen Qi doesn't need to worry that the Ice Demon Pirates will deceive him.

Chen Qi blew on his hot fist:

"what news?"

Jin Li shook her dizzy head and silently took a photo out of her mouth:
"I have already informed the Bloodblade Pirate Crew about this matter. Five days after the failure of this trial ground operation, due to the disappearance of Admiral Carol, the Black Whale Crew suffered repeated defeats and was besieged by the Navy and the Hunter Crew..."

"It can be said that the Black Whale Gang suffered a loss of over one billion shells because of Carol's disappearance! This is a disgrace to the Black Whale Gang!"

Carol's disappearance... Chen Qi silently exhaled.

The legendary superhuman is the absolute representative of regional power. His disappearance has caused a huge problem in the power balance of the Black Whale Gang in the Rift Sea, and has also triggered a series of reactions.

Without Carol, some independent hunter groups dared to attack the Black Whale Gang.

Jin Li continued:

"Therefore, the Black Whale Group held a meeting of its officers ahead of schedule! They ordered all officers of the Rift Sea to return to port!"

Furthermore, according to this merchant's information, they have also appointed a new member to be responsible for arresting witches!

As she spoke, Jin Li handed a photograph to Chen Qi:

"This is a photograph that I risked my life to buy from a reporter at the White Dove newspaper."

Chen Qi took the photo.

Above the photo is a scene of the Black Whale Gang's executives gathering together, boarding a ship in the fog.

They're all big shots...

Chen Qi couldn't help but get excited. In the photos, he saw many of the Witch Sea's long-established bosses.

Chaotic Matthew, Captain Flesh Mountain, Ferocious Bird, Thor...

Jin Li continued:

"According to the information I bought, the guy in the bottom left corner will temporarily take over the Mermaid after Carol's disappearance, becoming the new captain of the Mermaid, and most likely, he will be in charge of the operation to hunt you down."

Bottom left corner? Hunting us? Chen Qi looked at the bottom left corner of the photo.

In the lower left corner, there is a blurry, pitch-black crow's head.

A strong sense of familiarity... Chen Qi blinked.

A little crow? Becoming the temporary captain of the Mermaid?
Wait, what does this mean? Is the little crow getting promoted again?
How did this guy's status rise so quickly? Chen Qi touched his forehead.

The little crow's rise in status has far exceeded his expectations.

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